Inspire Saratoga
Where community meets inspiration — real conversations with local leaders, creators, and dreamers shaping the spirit of Saratoga Springs.
Episodes
30 episodes
Legacy Lesson: September Transformation
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!In this Legacy Lesson episode of the podcast, I reflect on the beauty of September and the themes of change and transformation. The importance of understanding the difference between makin...
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11:27
Intuitive Energy and Bodywork w/ Erin Sikopoulos
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!Erin Sikopoulos is the founder of Turn a New Leaf Intuitive Energy and Bodywork on Maple Ave. in Saratoga Springs.In this conversation, Erin shares her journey fro...
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Legacy Lesson: 1 Year in to Inspire Saratoga
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!In this Legacy Lesson episode, I reflected on the journey of starting the podcast and the lessons learned over the past year, the importance of practicality and consistency in personal gro...
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Alec Lewis: From Politics to Personal Transformation
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!Alec Lewis has had a powerful life, both personally and professionally, and I was pumped to learn more about it on the podcast.In this conversation, Alec Lewis sha...
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52:15
Transforming Fashion: The Noble Edit Journey w/ Jennifer Branco
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!Jennifer Branco is the founder of The Noble Edit, a clothing boutique with a mission for ethical and eco-friendly business in the world of fashion.In this conversa...
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S3, Ep 4 Dr. Ann Saffi Biasetti: The Body's Role in Mental Health
Welcome To Inspire Saratoga!Dr. Ann Saffi Biasetti is a Somatic Therapist, Author, and Creator of the BeFriend Your Body program…and also one of the smartest, most passionate people I’ve ever met about the work she d...
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Legacy Lesson: Operationalizing Optimism
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!A collection of recent lessons, beginning with Jon Dorflinger’s insights in a recent episode, connecting with Denzel Allen’s Beast Tamer practice, and Neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett, ...
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S3, Ep 3 Heather Straughter: A Place of Yes
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!Heather Straughter is the founder of Jake’s Help from Heaven, and the host of the great podcast from Brightsided Media, A Place of Yes.Heather shares her very pers...
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S3, Ep 2 John Tubbs: Albany Massage Professionals
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!It is truly inspiring when professionals in medicine and service take their knowledge and abilities to help the whole person, rather than the symptoms.John Tubbs i...
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S3, Ep 1 Francine Apy: SoulFilling Adoption
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!Francine Apy is an author, coach, speaker, and founder of SoulFilling Adoption, a company designed to help empower adoptive families through heartfelt stories, meaningful gifts, and transf...
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Legacy Lesson: You're not Broken w/ Jeff Grogan
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!In this two part Legacy Lesson episode, I spoke about the powerful episode with Jeff Grogan, AKA Saratoga Youth Mentor, and the practices he uses to help the young generation in overcoming their stru...
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Legacy Lesson: A Question when going through a Rough Time
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!From one of the first episodes of this show came one of the most profound statements I’ve heard on strength and mindset.Karen Carey’s quote of “You’ve had the powe...
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Legacy Lesson: My Family's journey with my Childhood Cancer
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!In this Legacy Lesson episode, I remembered a story that Meghan Connolly Haupt told me about her personal experience with her disabled child, which inspired her to create her business Incl...
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Legacy Lesson: Gratitude in the Simplest Things
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!Have you ever walked away from a conversation and felt like something clicked; not because it was new, but because it reminded you of something true you’d forgotten?<...
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Ecotone Health w/ Dr. Patrick Campbell
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!I’ve learned a lot and gotten so much out of connecting with Pat over the years, so it was a real blessing and privilege to have him come on the podcast.Dr. Pat Ca...
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The Evolution of Caffe Lena w/ Sarah Craig
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!Sarah Craig has been the Executive Director of Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs since 1995.Caffe Lena is one of the treasures of music and culture in this town, and ...
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S2, Ep 5: Light it Up Media w/ Jon Dorflinger
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!Jon Dorflinger is the perfect example of learning and living through stories.Jon is the owner/founder of Light it Up Media, which is dedicated to helping non-profi...
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Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) w/ Elizabeth Sobol
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!Those from Saratoga know the word SPAC as well as any other.SPAC, aka Saratoga Performing Arts Center is a staple organization and part of the community, and in th...
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S2, Ep 3: Jamie Mastroianni of iRun Local
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!Jamie Mastroianni is the owner/founder of iRun Local, right in the heart of town on Broadway.Her story of running, connection, and creating a local brand for the h...
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S2, Ep 2: Meghan Connolly Haupt
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!What Meghan Connolly Haupt is doing, and the story she has is truly inspirational.Meghan is the Founder of Inclusive Saratoga, a non-profit organization focused on...
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S2, Ep 1: Katy Margison
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!In the first episode of Season 2, I sat down with Kay Margison, AKA The Sober Weightlifter, and founder of Athena Nutrition.Katy has been an athlete most of her ad...
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Ep 8: Leah Ferrone
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!Leah is one of the most charismatic, positive, and insightful people I’ve spoken to.Leah is a certified mindfulness and yoga practitioner, and founder of Brave Lio...
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Ep 7: Karen Carey
Welcome to Inspire Saratoga!One of the most genuine, caring, and insightful coaches I’ve ever encountered, Karen Carey joins me on the show.The founder of Ruby Red Road, Karen’s experience an...
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